NBCUniversal Academic Year Internship Program
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Job Description
About the Company:
Comcast NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer experiences. It owns and operates prominent brands including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock (its premium ad-supported streaming service). The company produces and distributes entertainment programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and boasts world-renowned theme parks via Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal is also planning a spin-off in 2025, creating a new publicly traded company (“SpinCo”). SpinCo will encompass most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks (USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel), along with digital assets like Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.
The company emphasizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility, aiming to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Description: NBCUniversal Academic Year Internship Program
This paid internship program offers students a chance to gain hands-on experience within NBCUniversal, contributing meaningfully to projects across various departments. The program runs for two semesters (September 15, 2025 – April 17, 2026), requiring a 16-24 hour per week commitment. Internships are fully virtual.
Benefits include:
• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
• Robust networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription.
• Free admission to Universal Parks.
Specific Internship Opportunity (Operations & Technology):
This internship falls under the Operations & Technology (O&T) division, a significant part of NBCUniversal. O&T handles critical functions including media operations, broadcast and studio production, content supply chain, IT, engineering, and cybersecurity, operating globally.
The internship focuses on Enterprise Product Finance, specifically the FP&A Systems team. This team supports the business’s financial planning and analytics processes, working on projects related to:
• Ad Sales Planning
• Operations & Technology Workforce Planning
• Corporate Overhead
Interns will participate in various projects, potentially assisting with standardizing planning processes, validating data integrations, and testing.
Qualifications:
• Active enrollment in a degree-granting program (September 2025 – April 2026). December 2025 graduates are ineligible.
• Sophomore status or above (30 credits minimum).
• US work authorization without requiring sponsorship.
• Availability for 16-24 hours/week.
• US-based work location throughout the internship. Specific visa restrictions apply.
• Active Social Security number (for I-9 completion).
Desired Characteristics:
• Junior or senior class standing preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Finance, Economics, or related degree preferred.
• Prior finance internship or work experience.
• Interest in the media industry.
• Financial process experience (planning preferred).
• SDLC/Agile project management experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
hourly Rate: $30.00
Application Process: Applicants need to submit a resume, cover letter (highlighting interest in NBCUniversal, preferred locations, and areas of interest), and an unofficial transcript. The application window closes May 9th, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. The application might close earlier due to high volume.
